Investments - Net Gains (Losses) on Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Fixed-maturities available for sale
Net realized gains (losses) on investments sold or redeemed	$ (3,019)	$ (3,355)	$ (6,701)	$ (8,861)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on mortgage loans and related derivatives sold or redeemed	367	(1,092)	130	253
Impairment losses due to intent to sell	(237)	0	(237)	0
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments still held
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments still held	(1,829)	1,128	419	5,707
Total net gains (losses) on investments	(4,718)	(3,319)	(6,389)	(2,901)
Net gains (losses) on mortgage loans held for sale	(50)	94	334	175
Net gains (losses) on other financial instruments	281	2,989	2,058	8,075
Net gains (losses) on investments and other financial instruments	(4,487)	(236)	(3,997)	5,349
Fixed-maturities available for sale
Fixed-maturities available for sale
Gross realized gains	579	490	631	568
Gross realized losses	(3,413)	(5,644)	(7,148)	(10,954)
Fixed-maturities available for sale, net	(2,834)	(5,154)	(6,517)	(10,386)
Trading securities
Fixed-maturities available for sale
Trading securities	(191)	(100)	(191)	(402)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments still held
Trading securities	(1,371)	(966)	(3,131)	1,092
Equity securities
Fixed-maturities available for sale
Equity securities	6	1,890	6	1,890
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments still held
Equity securities	(416)	2,204	3,605	4,725
Other investments
Fixed-maturities available for sale
Other investments	0	9	1	37
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments still held
Other investments	$ (42)	$ (110)	$ (55)	$ (110)

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